OBITUARY RUTH DIVENS was born on April 10, 1924 to the late Thomas Fitzgerald, Sr. and Ester Carter Fitzgerald.Ruth attended the Chatham County School District in Chatham, Virginia. At an early age she attended the Mascedonia Baptist Church, Chatham, Virginia and later in her life she attended St. Paul's UAME church in Swedesboro, New Jersey. She worked at Delmonte's in Swedesboro for many years, AnchorHocking Glass in Salem, and assisted her youngest son in his janitorial business until she became ill. She was a patient at Deptford Center Rehab in Deptford from September 21, 2007 until June 5, 2012 as a result of a stroke. Ruth had a husband (James Divens), four brothers (Willie, Thomas, Clyde and Charles Fitzgerald), three sisters (Chanie Belle Hawley, Rose Ramsey, Irene Mahon), and a daughter (Darlene Divens) who have preceded her in death. She leaves to morn her death: a sister Hallie Puryear of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; a sister-in-law Rebecca (Becky) Fitzgerald of Bryn Mawr, PA; eight children, Elexander; Gladys Mitchell of Camden, NJ, Viola Lawrence (Vikki) of Chattanooga, TN, Lois Moore of Pedricktown, NJ, James Divens of Tacoma, Washington, Earl Divens, Sr. of Sicklerville, NJ, Gary Divens of Sicklerville, NJ, and Joseph (Joey) Divens of West Deptford, NJ., 22 grandchildren, 39 great grand children, great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Ruth will be remembered for the Sunday family dinners and the love she had for her children, grandchildren , nieces and nephews. She will especially be remembered for teaching her children to value self reliance , a strong work ethic and the importance of responsibility for family. ACCEPTANCE We know the Lord giveth and taketh away. His will be done; there is no other way. Our hearts are filled with sorrow and pain. But when we all live right, we will see her again. From Ruth JUST A MEMORY AWAY I'm no longer by your side, but there's no need to weep; I've left you sweet recollections I hope you will keep. Eternal joy and memories stay strong in our hearts forever, strengthening our special bond that parting cannot sever. Now it's time to journey on, so let your faith be strong, for I am in a better place; I'm home where I belong. And if at times you get lonely, or filled with sorrow and dismay, don't despair, for I am there - just a memory away. Ruth Divens Ruth Divens nee {Fitzgerald} 88, of Swedesboro, NJ died on June 5, 2012 at InNova Nursing Home, Deptford, NJ with her loving family by her side. Ruth was born in Chatham, VA and worked for the J&D Janitor Service of Thorofare, NJ. Survived by her 5 sons Elexander; James; Earl; Joey; Gary; 3 daughters Gladys Mitchell; Lois Moore; Viola Lawrence; a sister Rose Fitzgerald; 22 grandchildren; 39 gr. grandchildren and 19 gr. gr. grandchildren. Honoring Ruth's wishes, the family request only family and close friends attend her funeral service on Saturday 11:00 AM at the Adams-Stiefel Funeral Home 203 West Broad Street, Paulsboro, NJ where friends may call after 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ. Memories and condolences may be shared @www.adamsstiefelfuneralhome.com